Hematologic Disorders Flashcards
Refresher Phase
7 causes of Iron Deficiency Anemia
Prenagnancy
Diet
Bleeding (Menstruation)
Alcoholism
Malabsorption
MCV
Transferrin
How malabsorption of iron happens?
Gastritis cause low HCl
Chronic: Low iron absorption in the duodenum
Size of RBC in the Mean Corpuscular Volume
Microcytic Anemia
Iron bound anemia which high _______ signifies low iron
Transferrin
7 Clinical Manifestations of Iron Deficiency Anemia
Appearance: Pallor not Pale
Dyspnea
Weakness and Fatigue
Inflamed mucus membrane NOT PALE
Cheilosis
Koilonychia
Pica
Auto immune disorder caused by Hypoplastic bone marrow
Aplastic anemia
All absent pancytopenia
Aplastic anemia
Prioritizatiion for Aplastic Anemia
- Bleeding: Low platelet
- Infection: Low wbc
- Anemia: Low RBC
MGT for Aplastic Anemia
Bone Marrow Transplant
Cyclosporine
Blood transfusion
Precautions
Cyclosporine WOF?
Immunosuppresant
Hgb 7
patient will go to heaven
Mgt for Aplastic anemia
(Non pharma)
Rest and o2
Watch out for! Aplastic Anemia
Bleeding: mouth, nose, Anus
Soft diet only
Avoid injections
Avoid Anal thermometer
High fiber
Soft toothbrush, no dental floss
Electric razor
No aspirin
Contact sports
WOF for infections for Aplastic Anemia
Common sites: Skin, Respi, Gastro
Reverse Isolation
Crowded places
Avoid ill person
Fresh raw fruits (-)
No to dirty activity
caused by B12 folic acid deficiency
Megalobastic anemia
MCV size of a patient with Megaloblastic Anemia
Macrocyctic??
Large and Immature
What phase in cell cycle needs B12
S-phase
G2 cell growth purpose
Synthesis of DNA and Myelin
4 Causes of Megaloblastic Anemia
Malnutrition
Alcoholism
Pregnancy
Gastrectomy and Resection of Ileum
Only anemia with neuro signs
Pernicious Anemia
Also caused by B12 deficiency, Low intrinsic factor and Myelin
Pernicious Anemia
Neuro signs of Pernicious Anemia
Paresthesia
Numbness
Loss of balance
MGT for Pernicious Anemia
IM and Oral B12
Checks presence or absence of intrinsic factor
Schilling Test
normal schilling test
High B12 in urine more than 10%
Presence of Hgb5
Low glutamic acid causes Valine
Sickle Cell Anemia
Sickle cell crisis of newborn arises at
5-6 months
Triggering factors of SCA
Cold temp
Dehydration
Stress
High altitude
Infectiion
Infection for SCA
Human Parvovirus
a rare disorder in which the blood doesn’t clot in the typical way because it doesn’t have enough blood-clotting proteins (clotting factors
Hemophilia
most common type of hemophilia.
X linked recessive
Man - Manifests
Women - Carrier
Hemophilia A - Factor 8
Xmas Diseases
Factor 9 gene
Hemophilia B
also known as factor 11 (factor XI) deficiency. This hemophilia type is very rare
Hemophilia C
Interventions for hemophilia
FFP: Cryoprecipitate
WOF: FVE
Interventions for Hemophilai
Monitor S/Sx of Bleeding
Education about pain management and Promote joint protection